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Trump proposes a wall for DACA in an attempt to finish the closure
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WASHINGTON (Reuters) – US President Donald Trump proposed an immigration agreement on Saturday aimed at ending the government's partial closure for 29 days, including temporary protections for "Dreamers" and other immigrants, but the Democrats rejected it immediately.
By insisting on his $ 5.7 billion demand to finance a US-Mexico border barrier as part of any bill to completely reopen the government, Trump tried to put pressure on the Democrats by appealing to immigrants whom they have tried. help.
In a White House speech, Trump offered three years of protection for undocumented immigrant youth known as "Dreamers," as well as for temporary protection state (TPS) holders, another clbad of immigrants.
In suppressing what he called a "very broken" US immigration system, Trump said: "Today I am here to break the jam and provide Congress with a way to end the closure of the government and resolve the crisis on the southern border. "
But the protections he proposed did not reach the path of citizenship for the dreamers that the Democrats and some Republicans in Congress have been asking for years.
In a statement after Trump's speech, Senate Republican leader Mitch McConnell called the plan "a bold solution to reopen the government, secure the border and take bipartisan measures to address current immigration problems."
A spokesman for McConnell said he would seek approval of the proposal in the Senate next week.
The Democrats insisted that the talks on border security occur only after the government is reopened. The Senate Democratic leader, Chuck Schumer, said: "It was the president who separated the protections of DACA and TPS in the first place." Offering some protections in exchange for the wall is not a compromise but rather a hostage-taking.
Even before Trump spoke, the Speaker of the House of Representatives, Nancy Pelosi, said that her offer as reported in advance was "unacceptable," not "represented a good faith effort to restore certainty to people's lives. "and it was unlikely that he would obtain the necessary votes to approve it. The House of Representatives or the Senate.
About a quarter of the US government has been partially closed since December 22, since funding has expired for reasons that are not related to the border or immigration.
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Some 800,000 federal workers have stayed at home without permission or working without pay.
Trump has refused to consider legislation necessary to completely reopen the government, unless it includes $ 5.7 billion to help pay for a border fence or other barrier, which he says is necessary to keep illegal immigrants and drugs away.
The total cost of such a barrier could eventually exceed $ 24 billion, according to some government estimates.
The president of the United States, Donald Trump, makes statements about border security and the partial closure of the United States government from the Diplomatic Chamber in the White House in Washington, USA. UU., January 19, 2019. REUTERS / Yuri Gripas
Trump also asked Congress for $ 782 million to hire another 2,750 border agents, police officers and staff, and another $ 563 million to hire 75 new teams of immigration judges to reduce the delay in immigration courts.
The Dreamers, mostly young Latinos, are protected from deportation under the Deferred Action for Childhood Arrivals (DACA) program, which protects certain people who entered the United States illegally as children. It provides nearly 700,000 immigrants with work permits, but no road to citizenship.
Vice President Mike Pence told reporters that Trump's proposal for the Dreamers and humanitarian badistance on the border was based on talks with high-ranking Democrats.
He said Trump expects millions of Americans to pressure the Democrats to accept the agreement. Pence said conservatives should not worry that Trump is granting an amnesty to the Dreamers, saying, "This is not an amnesty."
"We hope that once people overcome the initial statements and the initial reaction, when they really badyze this legislation, as regards the floor of the Senate, they see it as an effort by the president to take ideas from both sides," said Pence.
White House chief of staff Mick Mulvaney said declaring a national border emergency to finance a wall without congressional approval remained an option, but it was not Trump's preferred solution.
"Can Democrats separate from the extreme left and reach a compromise on border security? I think a lot of members want to do that, "Mulvaney said.
Former President Barack Obama implemented DACA in 2012 through an executive order. Most of his fellow Democrats have since sought a more lasting protection for the Dreamers. The Trump government said in September 2017 that it would rescind DACA, but that it remains in force under court order.
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The temporary protection status (TPS) is granted to citizens of designated countries affected by armed conflicts, natural disasters or other conflicts. TPS holders are allowed to work and live in the United States for a limited time.
The Trump administration has shown a deep skepticism towards the TPS program and has moved to revoke the special status for immigrants from El Salvador, Haiti, Honduras and other nations.
The polls showed that Americans increasingly blame Trump for the closure, the 19th since the mid-seventies. Most of the past closures have been brief. The current one has not had an impact on three quarters of the government, including the Department of Defense, which has secure funds.
Additional reporting by Richard Cowan and Pete Schrodeder; Edited by Leslie Adler, David Gregorio and Daniel Wallis
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Latin American drug cartels continue to launch scores of semi-submersible, cocaine hauling submarines northward from jungle hideouts to feed insatiable U.S. drug markets. The fiberglass vessels, typically 60 to 70 feet in length and able to haul 10 tons of cocaine, are assembled in remote workshops, hidden deep in coastal mangrove swamps and even far inland in Colombia's mountainous jungle. Powered by diesel motors, the subs travel by night and lay low during the day, almost wake-less, they are incredibly difficult to spot from the air.
How hard? During a recent exercise, a captured semi-submersible was towed behind a ship and planes and helicopters flew over to try and spot it from the air, but could not, said Air Force Gen. Douglas Fraser, chief of Southern Command, speaking to defense reporters yesterday. The vessels are not true submarines; they're built with a very low profile to the water, painted in various shades of blue to blend into the ocean, but with favorable currents they can travel up to 5,000 miles.
Fraser's command has had success capturing the semi-submersibles. Drug cartels launched more of the cocainecows in 2008, when SOUTHCOM seized 76; last year 52 subs were either detected or disrupted. "That's a one year data point, I don't know whether that means the trend has fallen off or they've changed their tactics." Most sub seizures came about through informant's tips. They key is finding the jungle hideouts where the subs are built, because once underway, well, there's a lot of ocean to scour. SOUTHCOM nets about 25 percent of the total drugs shipped north, Fraser said.


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Jason Hewitt
Author & Playwright
Devastation Road
The Dynamite Room
Photo: Philippa Gedge
Jason Hewitt was born in Oxford, and now divides his time between London and Bath. He has a Bachelor of Arts degree in History and English from the University of Winchester and an MA with distinction in Creative Writing from Bath Spa University.
After completing his degree he spent a number of years working in a bookshop in Oxford before moving into the publishing industry where he worked primarily as a Marketing Manager in a number of professional and academic publishers.
His debut The Dynamite Room published in the UK & Commonwealth in 2014, in the US/Canada and in a French translation (as Le Silence des Bombes) in 2015. A film adaptation is currently in development with Jamie Bell set to star as Heiden. His second novel Devastation Road was published by Scribner in the UK and Commonwealth in 2015 (paperback 2016) in the US/Canada in 2017.
He is also a playwright and actor. His first full-length play, Claustrophobia - produced by To the Moon, in association with Theatre Bench - premiered at Edinburgh Fringe and had a London run at The Hope Theatre in 2015.
As an actor he has performed major roles in a number of plays including Pericles, A Christmas Carol, The Last Days of Judas Iscariot, The Merchant of Venice and King Lear (directed by Sir Jonathan Miller).
Jason was Writer-in-Residence at Abingdon School, has given guest lectures and workshops at a number of secondary schools and universities, and provides creative writing workshops at the British Library. He is a regular speaker at literary festivals, and is a member of the Society of Authors, and the Prime Writers, as well as Treasurer for the Historical Writers' Association.
Following twenty years' marketing experience in the publishing industry he is currently Lecturer in Publishing at Bath Spa University and Associate Lecturer at Oxford Brookes University.
He provides editorial and mentoring support for fledgling authors, as well as marketing guidance.
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This Cinnamon Swirl Raisin Bread is a little bite of home baked happiness. The rich brioche like bread is studded with raisins and has a colorful swirl of cinnamon sugar spiraling through.
let the cinnamon swirl soak up the milk for a bit before rolling to avoid the layers of bread separating.
do not undercook it, it will look done at least 10 minutes before it actually is baked through.
In a small bowl, beat two eggs until yellow. Remove 1 tablespoon and set aside for the final egg wash.
In a 2 cup measuring cup, combine milk, water eggs and butter.
In a stand mixer equipped with a dough hook, add 2 1/2 cups flour, 3 tablespoons sugar, yeast and salt. Mix for a minute or so until combined.
With mixer running slowly add in liquid. Once incorporated the dough should not stick to the bowl. If it does add additional flour a few tablespoons at a time.
Knead dough for 10 minutes. Add raisins and mix just until the raisins are spread throughout.
Put dough in a greased bowl, cover with plastic wrap and let rise in a warm place until doubled in volume, about 2 hours. My favorite place is in the oven with light on.
Punch down dough and press out into a 16 by 8 rectangle. Don't stress the dimensions too much, the short end should be as wide as your bread pan.
Brush the top of the dough liberally with milk, saving about 1-2 teaspoons for the final egg wash.
In a small bowl, combine sugar and cinnamon. Spread on top of the milk. For best results, let the cinnamon sugar mixture absorb the liquid so it is not still dry. This helps make a gummy layer that will make your swirl bake in, but not separate the bread.
Roll up the dough, pinching the bottom closed. Put in a greased 8.5 by 4.5 inch loaf pan with the seam side down. Let rise until dough is about 1 inch over the top of the loaf pan, 60-90 minutes.
Move oven rack to the position just below the middle one. Preheat oven to 350 degrees.
Combine the reserved tablespoon of beaten egg with a teaspoon or two of milk. Brush on the top of the bread.
Bake for 30-35 minutes, until top is dark golden brown and thermometer inserted in the center of the loaf registers 195 degrees.
Note, the loaf will look done 5-10 minutes before it is actually baked through. If you are worried about the top of the bread getting too brown, cover loosely with foil.
Let loaf cool for 5 minutes on a wire rack. Remove from pan and then allow to cool completely.
That bread looks just as good as I'm sure it tastes!


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A Democratic Presidential Candidate's Past Anti-LGBT Efforts (But It's All Good Now)
Written by DEAN J. FULTS
Congresswoman Tulsi Gabbard, a Democrat from Hawaii, announced over the weekend that she's running for president in 2020.
Rep. Gabbard, who was first elected to Congress in 2012, was a major in the Army National Guard, Iraq veteran, and served as vice chair of the Democratic National Committee in 2016. She is also the first Hindu and Samoan American member of the U.S. Congress. If elected in 2020, she would take office before turning 40, making her the youngest person ever to hold the nation's top job.
Overall, Gabbard has a value that could really enrich the American presidency.
However, within hours of announcing her candidacy, questions about Gabbard's past came to light that she continues to address. Among these was her work and full-throated support for her conservative father's political action committee. The Alliance for Traditional Marriage aimed to oppose pro-LGBTQ lawmakers and legislation, and in 1998, organized an amendment that gave Hawaii legislative power to reserve marriage for cisgender heterosexual couples.
The Alliance for Traditional Marriage called homosexuality "unhealthy, abnormal behavior that should not be promoted or accepted in society."
When she entered politics, Gabbard was a socially conservative twenty-one year old. Now at thirty-seven, she's done a 180 and is on record as being pro-choice and pro-same-sex marriage (as of 2012, when she ran for Congress), as well as supporting Medicare for all.
Political evolutions are not uncommon. Back when she was a senator from New York, Hillary Clinton said, "I believe that marriage is not just a bond but a sacred bond between a man and a woman." But by 2012 she'd become a strong supporter of marriage equality.
Gabbard's previous views on LGBTQ rights and same-sex marriage may very well have changed completely from the past, but does this remarkable evolution reflect a bigger issue in her bid for the Democratic nomination?
Since being a Representative, Gabbard has supported efforts to promote queer and trans equality, including co-sponsoring pro-LGBTQ legislation like The Equality Act, a bill to amend the 1964 Civil Rights Act to protect LGBTQ individuals.
"I grew up in a very kind of conservative household. A multi-ethnic, multi-racial, multi-faith home," Gabbard said, speaking to her shift in positions. "Diverse in our makeup and diverse in our views. And I held views growing up that I no longer hold."
More on Gabbard can be read here and here.


The first single 'When I Was A Boy' has a Beatles feel to the piano intro and the song again touches on Jeff Lynne's love of radio and the music he heard on it as a kid (as his covers album 'Long Wave' did). Nice to hear the strings at the outro and a couple of times in the song and a song that grows on you after each play. Liking it!
Not sure who is playing on the album with Jeff, hopefully Richard Tandy in some capacity.
First album of all new ELO music in over a decade. Jeff Lynne's ELO release their new album, 'Alone In The Universe' on November 13th, 2015 on Columbia Records. The album is available globally for pre-order Friday, September 25th (buy links listed below) and the first single "When I Was a Boy" is also available Friday. Fans who preorder the album will receive "When I Was A Boy" instantly.
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Before my 30 day challenge. I went to the lake with my husband.
Have you been feeling down or depressed when you are alone? Are you having a hard time facing each new day? Well, I am trying a 30 day plan that I thought of recently, during a soul searching day. I am disabled and I am at home every single day…All day long! I used to get up and lounge in comfy clothes like: pajamas sweat pants, socks, sweater, and t-shirts. Well one day, I had a really bad day and I had an epiphany that has changed my whole sense of self-worth. I started asking the hard questions that anyone ask when they are soul searching..
How can I change my inner feelings and thoughts?
How can I make a difference in my life that will start right now?
How can I feel beautiful again?
Can this new plan work?
Can I be consistent with the plan?
How can I be beautiful with a plus size curvy body?
That day, it was already 2 PM, but I got up and dressed up in a beautiful blue dress a friend gave me as a gift. I went through my makeup and found my favorite colors, in order to make a makeup box I can use. My 30 days of getting dressed up and applying my makeup, at least 30 minutes after I wake up. I think positively about everything lately. I try to keep garbage out of my head and focus on bettering myself. No one can change my life, but me and I choose to celebrate my accomplishments! No negative thoughts and that was a hard on for me, but I overcame it.
I had to forgive and get over my anger, which was making me depressed due to guilt. Now I feel beautiful and I have some weight that I still want to drop. I am hoping to figure out a better way to exercise, where I will not hurt myself. I usually pick a song on my playlist and try to move my entire body doing a certain dance. Nothing hard, but I am doing this at least six times a day at different times of the day. Sometimes, I just exercise sitting down, by squeezing my stomach muscles or using resistance that my brother-in-law taught me years ago.
So, I challenge every house wife to try this 30 day plan! See if it makes you feel better about yourself, like it has for me. Furthermore, your significant other will love the new change as well. They will fall in love with you all over again, because you will have a closer relationship. Having a new positive outlook can help you change friendships and be a better person to be around. You will feel so empowered and feel so beautiful. You can continue getting beautified everyday and renew your mind at the same time. Take the challenge starting tomorrow. Try 30 days of positive beauty! Thanks for reading my tidbits on beautifying yourself each day.
Me after my 30 day challenge.


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'Inappropriate': Solomon Islands leader rejects Australia's offer to fund upcoming election
The prime minister of the Solomon Islands has blasted Australia's offer to help fund an upcoming election, branding it "foreign interference".
Manasseh Sogavare also labelled the move "an assault on our parliamentary democracy" in a blistering public statement.
Mr Sogavare wants to push back the election until 2024, arguing his country cannot afford to fund the poll as well as the upcoming Pacific Games. He is preparing to introduce legislation aimed squarely at delaying the vote.
Australia has offered to fund the Solomon Islands election, so it doesn't have to be pushed back. But Mr Sogovare refused the offer on Tuesday, almost a week after receiving it in writing.
He described the timing of Australia's approach as "inappropriate".
"The timing of the public media announcement by the Australian government is in effect a strategy to influence how members of parliament will vote on this bill," Mr Sogovare said.
"This is an assault on our parliamentary democracy and is a direct interference by a foreign government into our domestic affairs."
The bill is set to come to a vote on Thursday.
Foreign Minister Penny Wong said the offer reflected Australia's "longstanding and historical commitment" to democracy in the Pacific, noting Australia had previously offered support to the Solomon Islands.
Senator Wong said it was "reasonably common" for the government to support elections throughout the Pacific.
Australia assisted the Solomon Islands 2019 election, with the defence force providing logistical support during the polling period.
Australia also helped raise voter awareness and sent a team of election observers at the invitation of the Solomon Islands caretaker government.
Asked if there was concern China may step in to quash unrest caused by election delays, Senator Wong said Australia remained the Solomon Islands' security partner of choice.
"Australia maintains the position that we have for some time that security is the responsibility of the Pacific family of which we are a part," she said.
It follows confirmation warships from Australia and New Zealand will be exempt from a ban on foreign navy vessels entering Solomon Islands ports.
Senator Wong said she welcomed the decision but wouldn't comment on the US remaining subject to the ban.
"Solomon Islands has indicated publicly they're making a decision on a case-by-case basis. They are a sovereign nation, and that's a matter for them," she said.
"The US has a long history of presence in the Pacific going back to World War Two, and the US is part of the history of the region, and part of the present and future of the region."
Honiara inked a security pact with Beijing in April amid rising concern about China's growing influence and aggression in the region.
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As hospital business office people by background, the sole focus of ARx since its inception in 1997 has been to provide business office operations and revenue cycle services to hospitals and other healthcare service providers. The total combined hospital business office experience of the ARx executive and operations management team members is over eighty-six (86) years, and the combined overall healthcare industry experience of these members is in excess of one hundred and ten (110) years.
ARx is not a collections agency attempting to move up the revenue cycle chain, nor are we a technology company expanding over into the services arena. Rather, ARx is a "business office operations company" whose core competency is to become a "hands-on and seamless extension" of our hospital clients' organizations in order to help them: improve results, reduce A/R days, increase cash collections and enhance overall financial performance.


Police arrested a Jubbo League cadre from Bawshia area under Gojaria upazila of Munshiganj district on Friday. The arrested was identified as Jewel, 26, son of Abdul Hakim of Hossaindi village of the upazila.
Shahidul Islam, officer-in-charge of Gojaria police station told this correspondent that on a tip-off, a team of police led by SI Hanif Sarker arrested Jewel from the area at 8:00 pm.


Will my debit card work in Europe? Will my credit card work in Europe? These are the most common questions I get about using debit and credit cards in Europe. The simple answer is yes, your debit and credit card will work in Europe. Using your credit card and debit card in Europe is very easy these days thanks to global financial networks. While it easy to access your money abroad, learning a few simple rules for using your Debit and Credit Cards in Europe, will make your travel experience much better.
Each major credit card network (VISA, MasterCard and American Express) manages their own global cash network as well. VISA's network is called PLUS (also known as Visa PLUS) while MasterCard manages two networks: Maestro and Cirrus.
Take your debit card out of your wallet and take a look at it now. Look on the front side first.
All modern debit cards issued in the United States are working as credit cards as well. This means that you can see the VISA or Master Card symbol on the front of your Debit Card.
Now flip your card on the back side and take a look. In addition to the symbols on the front, your debit card has a few more symbols on the back side.
These symbols represent the cash networks your card works on. For a VISA branded debit card you should see the Plus symbol. A Master Card branded debit card should have the Maestro or Cirrus symbols. The newest debit cards however, might not have any symbols on the back. If this is the case, use the symbols on the front (VISA or Master Card) to determine which cash network your debit card is working with.
The important thing is to know what symbols are on the front and back of your Debit and Credit Card that you're planning to take with you. You will need to know these symbols when you want to get cash in Europe. Not all ATM machines in Europe support all cash networks. You might see some debit cards bearing the PLUS sign but not the Cirrus and vice versa. It doesn't really matter.
Therefore, remember that you must know the symbols on the front and back of your ATM/Debit card. Match these symbols with the symbols on an ATM machine in the foreign country, and you can be sure you are getting cash the safest and cheapest way. What if you don't see any symbols on the back of your ATM Card? Look at the front then! If it says VISA debit then it will be on the PLUS cash network. If it says Master Card debit, it will be on the Maestro/Cirrus network.
RULE 1: Call your bank before leaving on your international trip. This rule applies both to your Debit Card and Credit Card issuing banks. This one rule will save you lots of headache. It is the most important rule! If you don't inform your bank, your card may be rejected when you try to purchase things abroad. This is the only way financial companies can protect you against fraud…so help them out. Also ask about what fees they charge for foreign transactions and compare them with the best travel credit cards.
RULE 2: Your ATM card's pin number must have 4 digits. In Europe pin numbers still have only 4 digits allowed. In the US most banks allow for 5 digits as well. Before you travel abroad, make sure you go to a local branch and change your pin to 4 digits. Don't forget to test the new pin! Europe has been moving to 5 digit pin numbers lately but there are still many older ATM machines that only work with 4 digit pin numbers.
RULE 3: Withdraw cash only by using your ATM card from an ATM machine bearing one of the symbols on the back of your card. The symbols on the front (VISA or MasterCard) are important only for purchases. Many ATM machines show the sign VISA or MasterCard only and none of the cash networks signs. If you don't see one of the signs on the back of your card, then look for another ATM machine.Read more about best travel ATM cards.
RULE 4: Know your cards' fees. Call your bank and ask them how much they charge you for international purchases. Regardless if it's a VISA or MasterCard, each bank that issues a credit card has its own fees and they are required to tell you what fees they are charging. Remember that your bank's fees include the VISA (or MasterCard) foreign transaction fees. The typical foreign transaction fees are 3% of the amount.
RULE 5: Increase your daily maximum cash withdrawal. Depending on the fees charged by your bank, it makes a lot of sense to withdraw the maximum allowed in one transaction. The reason is that many banks charge a flat fee per withdrawal, regardless of the amount.
RULE 6: While abroad, withdraw cash only from a local bank ATM machine and not from shopping malls or train stations. These ATM machines most likely will charge you extra money.
RULE 7: Always have some cash with you. Even if you have a good travel credit card, a number of places in Europe still only accept cash.
RULE 8: Never withdraw cash using a credit card! This is valid in the US as well, but even more so abroad. You will pay dearly!
RULE 9: Setup a pin number for your credit card. Even though American credit cards have started having a chip in addition to the magnetic band, the American credit cards do not require a pin. However, especially when traveling to Eastern Europe, a pin number may be required for a credit card transaction.
RULE 10: Don't change your purchase currency. Don't accept merchants' suggestion to change your purchase currency to your home country's currency when making credit card purchases. Their question seems benign: "Would you like to pay for that in American Dollars or Euros?" You may think that's a good thing but it's not! They can set their own rates and it still counts a s foreign transaction on your credit card. Just answer no! Read more about getting the best exchange rate while traveling.
Should I use my Debit or Credit Card in Europe?
Using the right card for the right purpose can add up to significant savings when traveling to Europe. Back to my question: should you use your ATM or Credit Card in Europe or both? The answer is a bit more complicated but I'll try answering this question from a pure financial perspective.
You might have a preference for one card over another but for me it really comes down to the fees I pay for every international transaction.
In order to choose the right card for your international trip you must know a few important things about the cards you already have.
Each bank in the US has a different limit for daily cash withdrawal. US banks vary a lot in their limits but most banks allow you to increase your daily limit for a given period of time. You just have to check with your bank and ask to increase your daily cash withdrawal limit.
Wells Fargo for example, allows $500 maximum daily (which can be increased by a simple phone call), so you would have to do a mental conversion before entering the sum you want to withdraw in the foreign ATM machine. I have not encountered any ATM machine in Europe that would limit the amount you can withdraw (unless they are running out of cash).
This daily cash withdrawal limit was imposed by my bank here at home in the US. So, if you want to increase your daily limit for cash withdrawal you have to call your bank and request it. They will usually increase it without any further questions. It's your money anyway!
Your ATM card has several foreign currency withdrawal fees. Usually it is a combination of a Flat Rate and/or a percentage of the total sum taken out. Again, it really depends on your bank. You've got to ask them so you will not be surprised.
Using a Wells Fargo debit card in Europe, will cost you $5 fee for each ATM cash withdrawals made outside the United States. If you use your Wells Fargo debit card to purchase things in Europe, you will pay an International Purchase Transaction fee which is 3% of the transaction amount for each purchase made with your debit card in a foreign currency that has been converted into a U.S. dollar amount by a network.
With a Wells Fargo debit card, for each $100 international withdrawal you pay $5 in fees, while for each $1000 international withdrawal you still pay $5 in fees.
Using a Bank of America debit card in Europe will cost you $5 fee for ATM cash withdrawals made outside the United States plus an International Transaction fee of 3% of the withdrawal amount. If you use your Bank of America debit card to purchase goods in Europe it will cost you 3% of the purchase amount.
With a Bank of America debit card, for each $100 international withdrawal you pay $8 in fees, while for each $1000 international withdrawal you pay $35 in fees.
Using a Chase debit card in Europe costs you $5 for each ATM cash withdrawal plus 1% of the amount withdrawn.
With a Chase debit card, for each $100 international withdrawal you pay $6 in fees, while for each $1000 international withdrawal you pay $15 in fees.
The bottom line is that you have to know what your bank will charge you. So call your bank and ask.
However, just like home the US where you get charged extra by getting cash from ATM machines in shopping malls and some grocery stores, in Europe also you have to be careful where you get your cash from.
The safest place to withdraw money in Europe, in terms of not being charged extra, is an ATM machine of a local bank.
The fees your bank charges for foreign transactions include 1% charged by VISA or MasterCard for converting to US dollars and a percentage of the transaction total after converting to US dollars.
Again, call your bank so you won't be surprised. And for fun, just ask them why they charge you on top of what VISA/MasterCard charges you. It's always fun to see how banks try to explain that they're just trying to take advantage of the increase in international travel and make lots of money.
If you look at the back side of the first page of your American Express statement you will see a somewhat clear statement with regards to transactions made in foreign currency. Transactions Made in Foreign Currencies: If you incur a charge in a foreign currency, it will be converted into US dollars on the date it is processed by us or our agents. Unless a particular rate is required by applicable law, we will choose a conversion rate that is acceptable to us for that date. Currently, the conversion rate we use for a Charge in a foreign currency is no greater than (a) the highest official conversion rate published by a government agency, or (b) the highest inter-bank conversion rate identified by us from customary banking sources, on the conversion date or the prior business day, in each instance increased by 2%. This conversion rate may the rates such establishments use.
What does this mean? Well let's just take a simple example: Let's say you purchase something in France that is 100 euros. American Express, when they receive the transaction, converts the price from Euros to U.S. Dollars using the highest conversion rate they can find (at least that's what they're saying…it's hard to really check). Let's say that they find 1.5 US Dollars to 1 Euro. That means that they will charge you $150 U.S. Dollars for the 100 Euro item you have purchased. Now, the finance charge is 2%, which means that that they would add an extra $3 (2% from $150). So, your total for that item would be $153 US Dollars.
Here's an example of what US Bank says about foreign transactions on my VISA credit card statement: As a reminder, we may charge a foreign fee of 3% on transactions that occur in a country other than the U.S. Now, this is interesting! As if they will ever NOT charge me 3% on transactions that occur in another country. This 3% consists of 1% VISA foreign transaction fee and 2% US Bank Usage fee. Using the example I have used for American Express, the same 100 Euro item would cost me $154.50 if I would use my US Bank Visa credit card.
What are the best travel credit cards ?
The answer to this question used to be very easy. A cash back credit card without foreign transaction fees used to be the obvious answer. Recently however, banks are issuing great credit cards packed with lots of travel rewards for an annual fee. So it really depends on what kind of traveler you are. You can learn how to pick the right travel credit card for you and see my favorite travel credit cards.
The simplest and cheapest travel credit card is Capital One Quicksilver. It doesn't charge ANY foreign transaction fees and gives you cash back. To put it simply, you don't pay anything extra for using the card outside of the United States. In addition you also get 1.5% cash back on all purchases and you get Master Card Elite travel benefits. See my review of the Capital One Quicksilver credit card.
Third in line would American Express credit cards. There are two reasons American Express provides good travel cards. Firstly, foreign transaction fees are 2.7% which are slightly lower than the vast majority of credit cards which charge 3%. Secondly, American Express provides a lot of extra travel services with their cards. However, the big drawback of these cards is that American Express is accepted in fewer countries and stores.
There is a lot of hype everywhere about getting the right credit and debit cards for traveling. A good travel credit card only saves you only about $30 for each $1000 spent on your trip overseas.
If finding the right card causes you too much stress, then use whatever credit card you have.
When traveling internationally, I try to simplify everything. When it comes to the debit and credit cards I take with me to Europe, I have only one simple rule. If you really want to squeeze every dollar when you travel, here is my simple rule.
Here is my simple rule for using debit and credit cards in Europe. I use my Wells Fargo Debit Card for all cash withdrawals. For all purchases, I use my current travel credit card. In other words, I use my Debit Card only for cash withdrawals and not for purchases. On the other hand, I use my travel credit card only for purchases and not for cash withdrawals.
Remember that the symbols on the front of your ATM card are for purchases. The symbols on the back are for cash withdrawals. Following this simple rule saves me between $20 and $50 for every $1000 spent in Europe.
Get a safe and comfortable money belt. Or, if you're like me and need more space you might prefer a safe and roomy fanny pack that you can carry everyday. This is a must have for international travel. I use a small and comfortable fanny pack to keep my passport and money always safe with me. It's a lifesaver when traveling.
Know what you have in your wallet! Call your banks and find out what fees you will be paying by using your Debit Card for cash withdrawals and Credit Cards for purchases. Write them down!
Know your rough budget! Knowing this can save you a lot of frustration. For example, if you budget for spending in a foreign currency is $2000, then getting a better credit card may save you only $60, while getting a better debit card may save you a max of $100. Ask yourself the question if it's worth switching banks for a better debit card.
Do you need a better travel credit card? If it makes sense, get a better credit card for Europe travel. Credit cards are easy to get and obtaining a good travel credit card is an easy way to save money on foreign transaction fees.
Do you need a better travel debit card? Do some research about the best debit cards for Europe travel and see if it makes sense to switch banks. Depending on how long you will be traveling, this might not make sense.
I do not see a date on your post re: "10 rules for using your Debit and Credit Cards in Europe." I have been researching whether I need to change my PIN to 4 digits and find no consensus on the internet. Older blogs (2005-2015) seem to suggest "older" European ATMs only accept 4 digit PINs but that "newer ATMs" are converting over to 6 digit PINS. Your post says to convert American 6 digit PINs to 4 digit PINs before going to Europe. Is your post current, as of March, 2019? Thank you.
John…I keep my post current to the best information I know. I still have a 4 digit pin number on my US ATM card and have never had problems getting money in Europe. It is true that I did not test a 6 digit pin in Europe. So, it might work but 4 digits have always worked. How is that for a long "I am not sure answer"?
There is a lot of good info here but I seem to read a lot about "Europe" ! What about the rest of the world?
I just came from Peru where my 6 digit pin number was not accepted and heard that maybe I should have use only the last 4? Bizarre!
Michelm…sad to hear about your experience in Peru. I focus mainly on trips to Europe and California, as I have not traveled on other continents. Some countries still have older banking systems, which require 4 digit pin numbers, while others have moved to 6 digits but 4 digits still work. For international travel, your safest bet is to have a 4 digit pin number.
This article helped me immensely before my trip. Thank you!
You are welcome Kathy! Have fun on your trip!
"VISA or MasterCard charge 1% for converting to US dollars plus a percentage of the purchase total after converting to US dollars".
I am no expert but wouldn't the ATM you use absorb the 1% fee in their charge? So is that 1% of the 3% really going to the credit card network or to the bank?
When using out of network ATMs in Country, you still use the debit network but are just charged a flat rate from that ATM provider.
I am surprised you did not also mention Charles Schwab debit card. Zero fees of any kind when overseas. I use that with my Capital One credit card.
I never use a debit card as credit. I like having a space cushion for fraud and my money. Newer accounts don't allow you to have just an ATM card (no credit logo) which I prefer. Banks are more likely to help when its their money on the line.
In the past I have tried to use American credit cards in Europe. Sometimes they just work, but other times the merchant or checkout terminal seem to not understand that American cards are not on the Chip-and-pin system.
If you call an American bank and ask for a PIN, they'll give you a special pin that allows you to use your credit card like an ATM card and get cash advances at an ATM.
So my question is: Now that American credit cards have chips, do I still use that same PIN (the PIN I would use to make a cash withdrawal) as the PIN for a "Chip and pin" credit card transaction in Europe?
PS I am asking only about using a credit card as a credit card in a store.
My experience has been that once they insert the American credit card in the European machine, it will start the transaction without waiting for a pin. I was never asked though…they just put it in and then after the transaction went through I was asked to sign the receipt which surprised some of the clerks. But I never had to explain anything before the transaction…only after…a few times. I never had to enter my cash advance pin.
That was mostly my experience too, however this was all pre 2015 when Chips were not prevalent in US Credit cards, so it was all magnetic swipe. Most of the time it just went through, but occasionally it seemed that they wanted a PIN.
So are you saying that you have recent experience using US Chip-enabled credit cards and it did not even ask for a PIN?
Yes that has been my experience in late 2016! Used both Capital One Master Card and United/Chase Visa in Holland,France and Romania. Both have chips/signature technology…no pins. They worked fine.
What about using a AAA Travel Money Card. It has a chip for security, and is not connected to your personal accounts. You fill it up with money before you leave, so you can make cash withdrawals as needed along the way. Is this a smart move?
David…the Aaa Money card is essentially a gift card. As such it looks like it has 3% transaction and ATM use fee. In addition, there is no protection from a bank in case it is stolen. Over the years I found that an ATM card with reasonable fees is the best option. If however you don't want to use your bank account overseas then the aaa money card might work ok…provided you are willing to pay the fees. For a couples of weeks vacation the fees are not that much anyway.
Why isn't my US credit card or debit card accepted for online purchases in Madrid? I have contacted my bank and they said the problem is on the Spanish side of the transaction.
Normally if you let your us bank know that you are traveling or making an online purchase where the server is in another country…so if the bank knows prior to the transaction then it should work. So your bank is probably right, maybe there are limitations on the Spanish vendor site. They usually have an email address on their site…you can ask them…they will help…usually.
I read ALL this and my question was not answered. well, not directly anyway. Using a credit card they ask 'Dollars or Euros', I should say Euros, but at ATM it ask for "conversion" or no conversion… is that the same thing? NO Conversion is the right answer?
Roderick…at the ATM machine always ask for local currency even if the ATM can dispense US Dollars. When you take out dollars in an euro denominated country it will still appear as a foreign transaction and you will pay fees.
Why is america so behind the times with chip and pin technology? Cannot use the cards at petrol stations, TGV trains, nada. The US is archaic.
Sara….good question! I am not sure but one of the reasons is that banks in America make it very easy for people to have many credit cards. So, if you have many then you must remember many pins which is hard. The newer credit cards however have chips and a signature instead of a pin…for the same reason.
Canada has used chip technology for about 10 years or more. I can use the same pin for more than one debit or credit card. I feel kinda badly if the reason US customers don't have PIN is because they cannot remember a 4 digit number,….
J…I agree with you, but you have to understand how much easier credit is made to work in the USA. Anything that threatens that easieness will not be used in the US. Whether it is good or bad…I don't know.
Rule number 10 for using Credit Cards in Europe as I see car rental as a "foreign transaction". Chase Sapphire Preferred is the best card to use for car rental. No countries are excluded and it offers primary car insurance which means you can decline the Collision Damage Waiver fee among a few other insurance fees. Many other credit cards offer secondary insurance coverage. Plus this card also offers several benefits for flight and bagage delays. Make sure you pay all car rental expenses through this card.
Patrick…good point. Several other cards offer the same thing…American express cards for instance.
Could you tell me if SWIFT debit card will work in Switzerland?
Debbieh…the simplest answer would be to check with the bank that issued your ATM card. You have to contact them anyway to let them know you are traveling to Switzerland. My educated guess is that it will work fine as long as your PIN number is 4 digits. You can also look on the front of your ATM Card and see what symbols you have: VISA or MasterCard. If it's VISA then it will work on ATM Machines that display the PLUS sign while if you have MasterCard on the front, your card will work on ATM Machines that display the CIRRUS sign. Hope this helps.
Nice article. Fidelity offers a cash management account ATM/Debit card for no fees and will reimburse you for ATM transaction fees in the Plus,Interlink and Star networks. For overseas there is 1% currency conversion charge. Not as good as Schwab but close. For using a credit card overseas, Capital One Visa has no currency conversion charge and no fees for holding the card.
Michelle…yes Capital One credit cards are my favorite travel cards for their no-fee policy and travel rewards and cash back. Great cards to have when traveling internationally. As far as ATM Cards go, Charles Schwab, Fidelity and then Wells Fargo top my list.
I recently just got a debit card from Charles Schwab, they wave all foreign transaction and ATM fees while abroad.
I thought it would be good information to add to your website.
Megan…yes, Schwab is a one of the lowest cost ATM cards. Thank you for mentioning them.
Do you mind updating the fees you entered to the current status?
Jack….these are the current fees charged by credit card companies for foreign transactions. Pretty much 1-3% unless you have a fee free credit card.
What do we call these bank networks such as PLUS and Master Cards?
Justin…if you are asking what the name of these networks are…they are called cash networks and they are part of the VISA and MasterCard corporations. If you are asking how you call them on the phone? Well…you don't directly call them…instead you call your atm/credit card company on the number listed on the back of your card.
I was in Finland, Amsterdam, London last year, my MasterCard/debit card did not work in the ATM machines, as I will be there again next month, I hate to ask my family for cash.
Tuula…I have never had trouble with my debit card from Wells Fargo. I have used in Amsterdam this year and England and Switzerland last year…no issues. I know that for some US credit unions, their debit cards don't really work overseas. Not sure what bank issued your ATM card, but any of the major banks should work ok.
I believe some of your information on credit cards is outdated. Other sources indicate that only chip+pin credit cards are guaranteed to work in Europe in places such as gas stations, parking garages and train stations where unattended kiosks are involved. I recently got a Bank of America chip card, only to discover when it arrived that it is a chip+signature card, which will not work with European kiosks that do not have provision for a signature..
Pete…it is true that the new "chipped" cards in the USA are chip and signature. Personally I was able to use my new Amex card which is "chip and signature", everywhere I needed to both in England and Switzerland in a recent trip.
The regular swipe cards still work fine in Europe even paying toll on a recent trip in France where I did not have to sign. However, you are right that there are a few limitations to using "swipe" credit cards in Europe. I did not encounter these limitations however on any of my trips.
This being said, I really do not understand why we do not convert to chip and pin since we are converting to "chipped " cards. I can't understand why we need to be different…maybe still make it very easy for people to spend money.
Thank you Tom…that's really good insight for those who travel often to UK/Ireland.
I travel to Ireland and the U.K. carrying groups to play golf once or twice a year. The best way to save money on exchange rates is to open an Irish or UK current account (in my case the Bank of Ireland (they have Euro banks in the Republic and Pound Sterling banks in Northern Ireland which is a part of the U.K.) Each carries an ATM card which they refer to as a "Laser" card in the Republic and "Switch" card in Northern Ireland. I watch the currency exchange during the year and when it is advantageous I purchase the currency and have it wired to my Irish accounts. I get the currency at slightly higher rates than inter bank rates and there is no charge for withdrawal when I use my cards in "Euro land" or Great Britain.
Thanx for the comment Adam…yeah this post is old but very useful apparently. Thanx for the good info on Capital One Visa Card. That seems like a great choice if they don't charge any foreign transaction fees…amazing!


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Сер Едвард Август Інглфілд (27 березня 1820 – 4 вересня 1894) — офіцер Королівського флоту, який очолював один із пошуків зниклого дослідника Арктики Джона Франкліна в 1850-х роках. Роблячи це, його експедиція намітила раніше недосліджені райони уздовж північного узбережжя Канади, включаючи Баффінову затоку, Сміт-Саунд і Ланкастер-Саунд.

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Перша подорож до Арктики
Інґлфілд вирушив з Британії на пошуки в липні 1852 року, командуючи приватним пароплавом леді Франклін «Ізабель», через сім років після того, як сер Джон Франклін вирушив у свої невдалі пошуки легендарного Північно-Західного проходу. Як тільки Інґлфілд досяг Арктики, було проведено пошук і дослідження західного узбережжя Гренландії; острів Елсмір був повторно відкритий і названий на честь президента Королівського географічного товариства.

Сміт Саунд був досліджений ретельніше, як і Джонс Саунд; було зроблено посадку на острові Бічі в Ланкастер-Саунді. Однак жодних ознак експедиції Франкліна не було знайдено. Нарешті, перш ніж настання зими змусило Інґлфілда повернутися додому, експедиція обшукала та нанесла на карту більшу частину східного узбережжя Баффінового острова.

Незважаючи на те, що не було знайдено слідів експедиції Франкліна, Інглфілд був вшанований після повернення за дослідження, проведені його експедицією. Королівське географічне товариство нагородило його медаллю мецената 1853 року «за його заповзятливе дослідження узбережжя затоки Баффіна, Сміт-Саунда і Ланкастер-Саунда».

Наступні арктичні плавання
Інглфілд здійснив ще дві подорожі до Арктики на іншому судні, продовжуючи пошуки експедиції Франкліна під наглядом сера Едварда Белчера. Він повернувся з першої з них у 1853 році, взявши з собою першого офіцера, який перетнув Північно-Західний пролив, Семюеля Герні Крессвелла з дослідницького судна "Дослідник". "Дослідника" також відправили приєднатися до пошуків експедиції Франкліна, але починаючи із західної частини північної Канади.

Повернувшись до Арктики наступного, 1854 року, Інґлфілд виявив кораблі Белчера покинутими, за винятком одного, на який перемістилися всі залишки екіпажів. Більшість із цих людей повернулися з Інґлфілдом до Британії.

Життя після експедицій
Незабаром після повернення з Арктики Інглфілда відправили на Кримську війну в Чорному морі як капітана HMS Firebrand, де він брав участь в облозі Севастополя. Після Кримської війни він був капітаном кількох кораблів і продовжував підвищуватися по службі.

У 1869 році він отримав звання контрадмірала, а через три роки був призначений суперінтендантом Мальтійської верфі. Після цього були підвищення до віцеадмірала, а потім адмірала, між якими він був посвячений у лицарі. У 1878 році він був призначений головнокомандуючим станцією в Північній Америці та Вест-Індії.

Інглфілд вийшов на пенсію в 1885 році. Після цього він присвятив себе живопису, і його акварелі арктичних пейзажів були виставлені в кількох художніх галереях Лондона.

Особисте життя
30 квітня 1857 року Інґлфілд одружився з Елізою Фанні Джонстон (1836–1890), донькою Едварда Джонстона, есквайра, у Аллертон Холлі, Ліверпуль. Разом вони стали батьками чотирьох синів і однієї дочки:
 Генрі Бофорт Вілмот Інглфілд (1859–1926), який одружився з Мері Люсією Макх'ю, леді Холкер у 1894 році. Вона була вдовою сера Джона Холкера (1828–1882). Після її смерті він одружився з Олександрою Емі Джеральдін Батлер (пом. 1931), вдовою Вільяма Джорджа Гулда (пом. 1911).
 Едвард Фіцморіс Інглфілд (1861–1945), офіцер Королівського військово-морського флоту (згодом контрадмірал), винахідник затиску Інглфілда при піднятті прапора та секретар лондонського Ллойда.
 Олбані Отвей Інглфілд (1872–1873)
 Ернест Геллоуелл Інглфілд (пом. 1879)
 Сібілл Інглфілд (пом. 1870)
Інглфілд помер у 1894 році; він похований на кладовищі Kensal Green Cemetery у західному Лондоні.

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Лицарі-Командори ордена Лазні
Члени Лондонського королівського товариства
Члени Королівського географічного товариства
Дослідники Арктики
Поховані на цвинтарі «Кенсал-Грін»
Померли 1894
Народились 1820

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My husband occasionally travels for his job and on Monday he had to go to Wisconsin, so Finn and I tagged along. Oh. my. goodness. the colors of the changing leaves driving there and back was absolutely gorgeous. We stopped several times to take pictures and we even strolled along this beautiful winding path at a rest area.
Back at our house, we have been spending as much time as we can outside doing some last-minute chores and getting our yard ready for the next season, that I don't want to talk about 😉 and I wanted to share our progress.
We had these huge 60-year-old juniper bushes on the side and front of the house. There is no easy way to pull them out so Mr. C² had to cut the branches off, then cut up the thick stumps. After they were out he had to tie the branches up into bundles for the yard waste service. It was a huge and difficult job, and it's taken him about a year to get them all out, but I'm happy to say there are no more junipers! We left one evergreen standing, for now, because it helps shield the master bedroom window just a bit.
All we need to do now is to clean up the beds, cover the basement windows with my DIY shutters, and next Spring I'll start planting.
We've also been cleaning up our vegetable garden. We only had tomatoes left and instead of yanking out all of the plants and composting them, we decided to take one of the plants, that still had quite a few green tomatoes, and hang it in the basement (upside down). I read somewhere online that it was a good way to get green tomatoes to ripen once the weather turned too cool for the plants to do well. Here is the plant 3 days after we hung it in our basement. See all the green tomatoes?
This is after 3 weeks with no water and no care. Lots of red tomatoes!
We also put some that we picked into a cardboard box, in a single layer. I'll let you know how our experiment goes and what they taste like. I'm not holding out much hope for tasty tomatoes, but you never know.
Are you getting your house ready for winter? Did you have a garden this year? What did you do with your green tomatoes?
Hi Kristi, Next year I will have to try the upside down tomatoes. It seems funny that they would ripen with no water or soil, but I guess it's the same as just picking them and letting them ripen on the counter. Although I have had them rot doing it that way.
We have had some incredibly warm weather this past week. My impatiens are still in full color and they seem a little strange next to the mums so I put the pots with the impatiens on the back patio and my mums with a bale of hay my son dropped off and pumpkins on the front "porch". I took a pic with my grandson on the front stoop and with some of the fallen leaves and my fall decor he looked so cute!
Patio furniture has been put away and all plants except for the impatiens have been pulled. Nothing left accept my rocker in front, which is holding a pumpkin right now, to put away for the winter. Yuck! "Winter", don't want to think about it yet!
I think you're right about the tomatoes MJ. I wasn't sure they would ripen like they did.
It sounds like you are having some great weather. We have been in the 50's for a few weeks now and it's been raining nonstop this week. We still have so much to do outside before you know what comes. I don't want to think about it either.
Thanks so much for stopping by. It's always great to hear what you're up to.
P.S. Did you get your tub painted?
I am very intrigued by your tomatoes. Surely mine will ripen up, too, so I'm yanking mine. It's always sad to pull out ancient bushes, but they have lived their useful lives and it's time to move on. I'm looking forward to seeing what you do with that new bed!
I've never heard of hanging them upside down until a few months ago, so I'm anxious to see what happens.
Thanks so much for stopping by Jenny, and for commenting.
My hubby has some family on the North Shore in MN – they have been posting photos on FB of the gorgeous fall colors back there! I, too, have been getting things ready for winter. I use chopped up leaves as mulch on my empty raised beds after pulling out the spent plants. The dahlias are still going strong, however. We'll see how they do during the forecasted rainy spell. Glad you were able to get all those junipers removed, OY!
I've lived in the South for 20 years so it's been quite a while since I saw foliage like that. So, so pretty. What a great way to use chopped up leaves. I'll have to talk to my husband about doing that.
I'm so glad the junipers are all out too. 🙂 We have talked about removing them since the day we first looked at the house. Now I'll have to figure out what to plant.
Thanks much for stopping by and for sharing your leaf tip.
I ever heard of hanging tomatoes to ripen. Of course we do not have cool basements in Florida to do that. Could be why. I have wrapped green tomatoes in newspaper and placed in a cardboard box when we moved mid season once and they ripened. Didn't taste to bad either. In the South we fry our green tomatoes. Yum.
I've never heard of it either Deborah. We'll see if it works. I never heard of the newspaper trick…I'll have to keep that in mind.
We lived in Macon, GA for 11 years and had fried green tomatoes all the time. Yum. You don't find them in Illinois.
Getting out overgrown bushes is not a fun job. Good luck on getting yours out.
Thanks for stopping by and commenting today. It's great to hear from you.


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I have sent you a private message on here to get some further details.
Hi @joshuapreston and welcome to the community.
So I can try and help, please may I get you to perform a manual network search and choose a network other than what you are on.
iPhone: Go to Settings > Carrier and turn off Automatic. Wait until available networks appear, which might take two minutes. Tap the carrier that you want.
Please, also can I get you to try and dial a friend or family member using the format of 00447********* and try using data.
Hi Lee did the following steps and it didn't work, still getting blocked.
Thanks for trying this for us.
I have sent you a private message on here, so I can get some details from you.


If you hadn't figured it out yet, I have a devotion and love for the Blessed Mother. I had always looked to her for guidance in my life, however it was not until my first year at Franciscan University of Steubenville when I took the course – Mary in the Modern World with Dr. Mark Miravalle, that my relationship with her transformed into what he has become today.
Let's be honest, I am not the perfect child in regards to my relationship with her, but I try to be a good son to her and one that she will be proud of daily. Like most children, yes, even as an adult child, I make mistakes and do things I should not do, however, it's been my prayer of late that I can improve my relationship with others through her intercession.
I know full well that she is my Queen Mother – my Advocate and my Mediatrix to the Lord. Could I go to him directly? Sure, and at times I often do, but he will not deny his Holy Mother her requests on our behalf. Jesus is the New Davidic King and Mary is the New Queen Mother. I have spoken about this relationship in previous "Mondays with Mary." I encourage you to look those up to understand this theology completely.
This coming Wednesday, September 12, we celebrate the memorial – The Most Holy Name of Mary. This memorial is to remind us of how great the name of MARY truly is in salvation history. Her name brought glory to God the Father and God the Son. She is the Mother of the Savior and her name must be remembered for all time. Her name is a name of honor and should be venerated (not worshipped or adored – those are for God alone).
We call upon Mary with great trust and devotion. I have compiled a list of the many titles of Mary that she has been given over the centuries. It is not exhaustive list by any means of the word, however, it is a starting point of the many popular titles for Mary. Ask for her intercession under these titles and you will witness how much she truly loves her children.
This post reminds me of one of my favorite litanies- the Litany of Loreto. I love all of Our Lady's beautiful titles!


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The former Southampton man has penned a five-year deal at Tottenham Hotspur Stadium after completing his move on Tuesday evening
It was on Tuesday evening when Tottenham finally confirmed the long-awaited arrival of Pierre-Emile Hojbjerg from Southampton.
Heavily tipped to seal a move to the capital since January, the 25-year-old, amid interest from Everton, penned a five-year contract to commit his long-term future to the Lilywhites.
Catching the eye during his four seasons on the south coast, Hojbjerg fully deserves to take the next step in his career and hopefully it will be at Tottenham where he showcases his best form and realises his full potential.
Perhaps not the most glamorous signing and one fans may not have been very enthusiastic about, the Dane won many over with his first words after joining forces with Jose Mourinho.
"I'm very proud, very happy, I'm also very excited to be here – I just want to get going, meet everyone and play football," he told the club's official website following his move to north London.
"I like to bring energy, I like to bring wins – hopefully! I just think you get me, 100 per cent. I love to be the best team player I can be and I like to make people better, I like to make the team better and I think it's important to be aware of what your role is, who you're playing against and what is demanded from you. Many of the small details all go into one big important thing.
"From the first moment I got to speak to the people at the club, the coach, I think it was very clear to me that Spurs is a very big club but also a club with even more potential to reach the ultimate, and I wanted so much to be a part of that. I think there is a fantastic future ahead for the club and hopefully for me as well."
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Rated incredibly highly by Pep Guardiola following their time together at Bayern Munich before the midfielder moved to Southampton in 2016, Spurs have signed a winner.
Despite his tender year after only turning 25 one week ago, Hojbjerg leads by example on the pitch and that is exactly why Ralph Hasenhuttl made him captain shortly after taking on the job in December 2018.
The ex-Schalke loanee's leadership skills will undoubtedly appeal to the head coach given Spurs' lack of natural commanders in the squad, as well as the fact that he is a typical Mourinho player.
The 57-year-old adores players who give their all and make huge sacrifices for the team, and Hojbjerg will do exactly that.
As he mentioned in his first interview with the club, he loves to be the best team player he can be and also make people and the team better.
Pierre-Emile Hojbjerg has completed his move to Tottenham from Southampton (Image: Tottenham Hotspur FC/Tottenham Hotspur FC via Getty Images)
It was literally music to the ears of Mourinho and Tottenham fans, with those initially sceptical about his arrival no doubt extremely impressed with what he had to say.
Hojbjerg also waxed lyrical about the coaching staff and his new teammates during his interview, as well as mentioning his desire to improve and become an even better player following his exploits at Southampton.
"I think Spurs have fantastic players, a fantastic manager, a fantastic set-up and I feel lucky and proud to be a part of it," explained the Danish international.
"I want to give my everything but I also want to learn a lot. I want to be better and what was very important for me is that I wanted to play at a club where I could see myself for many years – and Tottenham was just the one. So I'm very happy and proud to be here.
"The leaders and the players that we have… world class. And the coach also… world class.
"So again, to learn from them, to play with them and to see how they behave, it's a dream but it's also something that you have to learn from and get excited about – and I am, a lot!"
Not just settling on becoming better at Tottenham following his move to the club, Hojbjerg is also targeting becoming a "world-class player" following his transfer.
It's a lofty ambition but he has everything at the club to help him reach his goal.
"I'm just so happy and it feels – I don't want to say perfect because nothing is perfect – but it feels right, now that I am a part of this team and this club, because I feel I have something to give and I also feel that the club has so much for me to learn from to become better," added the new signing.
"I became a very good player at Southampton but I want to become an even better player and honestly there is no better place with the coach, the people at the top, the players and now all that I have seen of the training ground and the system… there is no better place to try to become a world-class player."
Clearly wowing everyone with his eloquent first interview at Hotspur Way, Spurs are going to have some player on their hands if he hits his goals and becomes a "world-class player" under Mourinho.
He could prove to be an absolute snip in the transfer market if he does go on to play such a crucial role in the head coach's Tottenham revolution.


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Wartsila in new JV with China State Shipbuilding
Written by Nick Blenkey
The new joint venture company agreement is signed by Mr Yang Guobing, Chairman of CSSC Electronics Technology Co., Ltd, Mr Ma Yunxiang, Vice chief Economist, Director of Planning and Development Department, CSSC and Mr Stephan Kuhn, Vice President, Electrical & Automation, Wärtsilä Marine Solutions
MARCH 7, 2017 — Wärtsilä and China State Shipbuilding Corporation (CSSC) have signed a new joint venture company agreement.
The new joint venture, to be known as CSSC Wärtsilä Electrical & Automation Co Ltd (CWE&A), will focus on the growing Chinese electrical & automation (E&A) market, especially for high-tech ship applications. The joint venture company is expected to be fully operational before the middle of 2017.
Chinese shipyards are increasingly active in newbuilding projects for high-tech and high-added value ships. CWE&A will supply China based customers with Wärtsilä electrical and automation systems and equipment for these ships.
The business scope will include project engineering, project management, commissioning and supply management of automation, navigation and communication systems, dynamic positioning systems, electric propulsion systems, power distribution systems, entertainment systems, architectural lighting, safety and security systems, and full systems integration.
"First of all, I wish to express my sincere appreciation to CSSC for their good collaboration and visionary leadership," says Jaakko Eskola, CEO of Wärtsilä. "The CWE&A joint venture enables both Wärtsilä and CSSC to serve our customers better here in the world's largest shipbuilding market. Vessels are becoming more complex, with E&A solutions being increasingly important, and as digitalisation enters the marine industry CWE&A will be well positioned to meet the needs of its customers in this field."
"We have a history of good and open cooperation with Wärtsilä over many years, and we can now look forward to another successful joint venture," says Mr. Wu Qiang, President of CSSC. "Wärtsilä's state-of-the-art technologies and our strong market position in China form the foundation for being able to give our customers the best possible service with advanced E&A solutions/"
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We look forward to welcoming you to DINHAM HALL for 'Christmas By The Castle'. Arriving from 3pm, you will enjoy afternoon tea and home baked mince pies, cakes and biscuits besides a log fire blazing in our warm and welcoming lounge, whilst taking in the spectacular views of Ludlow, the Castle and surrounding Countryside. Join us at 7.00pm for a glass of Bubbly, followed by candlelit dinner. Celebrate Christmas Midnight Service at Saint Laurences Church, just a short, level walk across the Castle Square.
Brunch will be served from 9am until 11am and then the day is yours to spend as you wish. The Traditional Boxing Day Hunt meets in The Castle from 10.30am and the town also holds its annual Tug-Of-War in Corve Street. For those wishing to go exploring, perhaps the Black and White Herefordshire Village Trail or the Shropshire Hills. Afternoon tea and biscuits will be served between 4 and 5pm leaving plenty of time to prepare for dinner. Time now to enjoy our 3 course dinner served in the Restaurant.
A deposit of 50% is required at the time of booking for the Christmas package, with the balance due on 01st December 2018. The balance will be taken from the credit card provided. We regret that the deposit is non-refundable, and further cancellation charges may apply. We suggest that you consider taking out insurance cover.
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Roy Waller (Cage) is a con artist. With his partner/apprentice Frank (Rockwell) he makes thousands in a water filtration system scam. Roy's various mental afflictions – OCD, agoraphobia and more – catch up with him and boil over in the form of a panic attack. Frank's out of the money as a result, so he refers Roy to a psychiatrist. He goes initially just to get medication. But he soon discovers, through the doctor, that he has a daughter from his ex-wife.
I found myself recapping the plot about two-thirds in during a bathroom break. As a gut reaction, I was impressed with how it progressed from the summary I gave above. But as I was bulletpointing the events in the story to myself, I was surprised to find how old hat it was. "Matchstick Men" was just so well done, with unique characters and good acting, that I sort of ignored it. Luckily, that quality carries you to the latter portion of the film, where your expectations get turned on their ear.
I love to be "in" on a scheme. It's why "Catch Me If You Can" has so much re-watchability for me. I am still engrossed by the schemes Leonardo DiCaprio's character pulls off. As such, this is a movie I feel like I could see again and appreciate. Cons are fun to watch.
The visuals here are fitting. Roy's meticulous throwback home and messy makeshift office space embody both sides of his personality. Lighting was also used to good effect. You got a feel for the scene and its mood before any words were said.
Sam Rockwell continues to earn respect in my book. He was very good in his supporting role here, as has been the case in every other movie I've seen him in thus far. Nicolas Cage brings through the quirkiness of his character well. I'd seek this movie out for another screening in the future.


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Video: Bridget Everett Records New "Brockmire"-Inspired Version of Her Song, "Rock Bottom" for Season Finale Promo
The acclaimed comedian, actress and singer Bridget Everett has recorded a new version of her blues song "Rock Bottom," featuring customized lyrics highlighting the booze-soaked antics of baseball announcer Jim Brockmire.
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BRIDGET EVERETT RECORDS NEW BROCKMIRE-INSPIRED VERSION OF HER SONG, "ROCK BOTTOM" FOR SEASON FINALE PROMO
Hitting rock bottom has never sounded so good. Inspired by IFC's hit original comedy Brockmire, the acclaimed comedian, actress and singer Bridget Everett has recorded a new version of her blues song "Rock Bottom," featuring customized lyrics highlighting the booze-soaked antics of baseball announcer Jim Brockmire, played by Hank Azaria. The song is featured in an all-new season-finale promo, now airing on IFC.
In the upcoming final two episodes of Season 2, Brockmire hits a new low (although he'd never admit it) and gives in to the sinful temptations of the Big Easy, despite his friends and family holding an intervention for him... at a bar of all places. Tune-in to IFC Wednesday, June 13 for the penultimate episode, "Caught in a Rundown," and catch the Season 2 Finale, "In the Cellar" on Wednesday, June 20. Brockmire airs weekly at 10PM, but will hiatus next week so Jim Brockmire (@BrockmireIFC) can live tweet the spectacle of the NBA Finals.
Watch and share IFC's Brockmire finale promo, featuring Bridget Everett's customized "Rock Bottom" song, here:
Brockmire follows Jim Brockmire, a famed major league baseball announcer who suffered a notorious public breakdown after stumbling upon his wife's infidelity - a breakdown so bad that "Brutal Brockmire" became a viral internet meme. Season 1 began a decade later, as Brockmire looked to reclaim his career, reputation, and love life. He eventually found happiness calling games for the Morristown Frackers, the underdog minor league baseball team, alongside his girlfriend Jules (Amanda Peet). Season 2 kicked off one year later, with Brockmire chasing an opportunity to call games in New Orleans. He enjoys new found success as a top podcaster with his show "Brock Bottom," while living with his co-dependent friend Charles (Tyrel Jackson Williams)... and partying harder than ever. Still trying to still reclaim his career as a major league sportscaster, Brockmire cannot resist the temptations of the Big Easy, while pining for the girl he left behind in Morristown, PA and struggling to find his purpose in life.
Brockmire originally appeared as a viral short video on the award-winning comedy website Funny Or Die. Season 2 is directed by Mo Marable and executive produced by Azaria, Joel Church-Cooper, Marable, Tim Kirkby and Funny Or Die's Mike Farah and Joe Farrell. Brockmire Season 1 is available to watch on Hulu, iTunes, Amazon, and IFC platforms. IFC renewed Brockmire for two additional seasons, slated to air in 2019 and 2020, respectively.
For updates on Brockmire, please check out: Website: http://www.ifc.com/shows/brockmire Facebook https://www.facebook.com/BrockmireIFC Twitter https://twitter.com/BrockmireIFC Instagram https://www.instagram.com/brockmireifc/ Hashtag #Brockmire
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